Erdogan Raises Kashmir at UNGA Again, Urges UN-Charter Dialogue
· World · India Today, Hindustan Times, LiveMint
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the Kashmir issue at the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2026, calling for disputes in South Asia to be resolved through dialogue under the UN Charter. Erdogan stated that all disputes, including Kashmir, must be addressed within the framework of relevant UN resolutions. This marks another instance of Erdogan using the UNGA platform to comment on Kashmir, despite India's consistent objections. His remarks echo past statements, such as in 2019 when he claimed 8 million people were under blockade in Kashmir after the revocation of Article 370. India had responded strongly then, with PM Modi cancelling a Turkey visit and scaling back defence cooperation. The Ministry of External Affairs has previously criticised Erdogan's comments as reflecting a lack of historical and diplomatic understanding.
Why it matters
India's sovereignty over Jammu and Kashmir is directly challenged by Erdogan's repeated international comments, which New Delhi views as interference in internal affairs. Such statements risk straining bilateral ties, as seen in past defence cooperation reductions and diplomatic protests.
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